The WNBA playoffs have begun, and Sophie Cunningham showed up in style. Cunningham has owned the league's style statement for years now. Representing the Indiana Fever in the playoffs, Cunningham and the rest of the team showed up in Las Vegas for Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs.

However, the team suffered a brutal 102-85 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Before the game, Cunningham was spotted wearing a long leopard-print coat with leopard-print shorts. The iconic fit came days after she was spotted wearing the Kick Rocks sweater before the regular-season game against the Minnesota Lynx.

Unfortunately, Cunningham's leopard print was not taken well by the fans, as they soon started bashing her for focusing on her looks rather than her game. “These pretty girls better show up or they should not be on the team next year. Go do modeling as they are not fit to play bb,” wrote an enraged fan. Another one commented, “More interested in this than winning it appears.” “Love the pre game fashion show, but if we focused that much attention on the game we'd win the championship,” said another concerned Fever fan.

However, not everyone was showcasing their rage and hatred on the internet. A few fans also expressed their positivity and complimented Cunningham's leopard look. “Sophie Cunningham's fearless energy is unmatched,” wrote one fan. “Want to see class? See Cunningham,” commented another person.

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Despite the Game 1 playoff loss, Cunningham enjoyed a sensational 2026 season. She averaged 7.9 points and 1.2 assists in 43 games for the Fever. She shot 46% from the field and 41.9% from the 3-point range in 2026.